NANS Demand Arrests, Stronger Security After Ogun Polytechnic Student Killed
Student leaders in southwest Nigeria on Thursday called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of a final-year student of D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori, during an armed robbery, urging authorities to strengthen security around campuses and student communities.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South-West Zone, made the demand during a condolence visit to the institution following the July 27 attack, which has renewed concerns over the safety of students living in off-campus neighborhoods across Ogun State.
The delegation led by NANS South-West Coordinator, Comrade Josiah Adeyemo Kayode, including the Ogun State Joint Campus Committee (JCC) Chairman, Comrade Farouk, and the institution’s Students’ Union Government (SUG) President visited the polytechnic to sympathize with the student body and management.
Speaking during the visit, Adeyemo described the killing as a devastating loss to the entire Nigerian student body and urged government officials to treat campus security as a critical emergency.
"Students deserve to learn in a peaceful and secure environment. Protecting students and educational institutions should remain a top priority for both the government and security agencies."
Adeyemo appealed directly to the Inspector-General of Police, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, and Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun to urgently deploy security personnel to student-dense off-campus neighborhoods.
The student leadership also paid a courtesy visit to the Eleruku of Eruku Kingdom, Oba Ajagungbade Gbadewolu Atobatele, to discuss community-level protection for off-campus residents.
The monarch explained that he contacted the police immediately after receiving news of the attack. While security personnel responded quickly, the assailants had already fled the scene
To prevent further occurrences, Oba Atobatele confirmed he has deployed ten local security operatives to bolster surveillance and safeguard residents in the area
Meeting with the delegation, the Rector of D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Dr. Goke Rauf, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and reassured student leaders that management is actively addressing security vulnerabilities.
Dr. Rauf announced several strategic measures aimed at improving student welfare and safety:
The institution will begin construction on new student hostels to reduce dependence on vulnerable off-campus housing.
Security arrangements across the campus perimeter and surrounding areas will be strengthened.
Internal roads will be rehabilitated alongside new welfare programs to establish a safer, more conducive learning environment.
The NANS delegation commended the management's proposals, stressing that prompt implementation remains vital to protecting lives and restoring confidence among the student body.
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